Ghana is set to launch the Ghana Food Brigade before the end of December, an initiative aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and food security across the country, as announced by the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku.
As part of this initiative, 10,000 young people will be enrolled in a national service scheme over a four-year program. Each year, a portion of these participants will be retained as permanent staff within the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to enhance agricultural extension services and support farmers nationwide.
Minister Opoku spoke at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, November 24, emphasizing that the program is designed to empower young Ghanaians, provide them with practical agricultural skills, and ensure sustained support for the country’s food production systems.
The Ghana Food Brigade is expected to play a crucial role in promoting national food security while creating opportunities for youth engagement in the agricultural sector. This program is part of the government’s broader strategy to modernize agriculture, enhance productivity, and build a sustainable workforce to support the country’s agricultural development goals.
Eric Opoku stated, “It is our hope that the Ghana Food Brigade will be launched before the end of December this year. Additionally, 10,000 youth are being enrolled in the national service scheme under a four-year program. Each year, a portion of these youth will be retained as permanent ministry staff to improve agricultural extension delivery.”
